August 8, 2024 at 05:46AM Verizon Business has released the 2024 Mobile Security Index (MSI) report, emphasizing the increasing threats to mobile and IoT device security. The report highlights the growing reliance on such devices and the associated security concerns, urging the adoption of robust frameworks and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. The findings aim to inform … Read more
June 21, 2024 at 04:36PM CISO Corner: Dark Reading offers articles to support cybersecurity strategies. France bids to acquire Atos to protect key technologies for defense interests. China’s offensive cybersecurity programs benefit from vulnerability research. NIST CSF 2.0 provides a roadmap for security initiatives. Threats to outer-space assets must be considered. Misinformation complicates understanding of … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 10:40AM The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (NIST CSF 2.0) arrives at a critical moment, as ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats are on the rise. It emphasizes the need for organizations to reevaluate their security measures, make targeted investments, and prioritize organization-wide security hygiene to effectively combat evolving cyber threats. Based … Read more
January 30, 2024 at 06:12AM Summary: New Year brings new cybersecurity challenges. Regular security posture assessments and testing, such as vulnerability scans and breach simulations, are crucial for preemptive threat identification. Common vulnerabilities include deficiencies in detection systems, inadequate policies, testing practices, training, and risk appetite understanding. Mitigating these vulnerabilities requires industry-accepted frameworks and expert … Read more
January 11, 2024 at 01:44PM Critical Start, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the launch of Critical Start Risk Assessments. This new solution offers organizations visibility into their risk posture, aligning assessments to industry frameworks and providing actionable insights for improved security. It addresses the misalignment between cybersecurity investments and risk reduction priorities and … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:26PM Expel released the report “Frameworks, Tools and Techniques: The Journey to Operational Security Effectiveness and Maturity” by the SANS Institute. The majority of respondents prefer the NIST CSF framework. Results also indicate a lag in training and cyber-readiness exercises. The report provides insights on SOC practices, metrics, and security program … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 12:12PM SolarWinds has strongly defended itself against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit over the 2020 SUNBURST cyberattack. The company called the SEC’s claims “fundamentally flawed” and stated that it had appropriate cybersecurity controls in place before the attack. SolarWinds accused the SEC of overreaching and lacking the authority to … Read more